Signify 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 32 /ˈsɪg.nɪ.faɪ/ (verb) to have or show a particular meaning, be a sign of something, mean, indicate, show, suggest, imply, connote, denote – to have importance, matter There are a variety of workplace safety signs and they each signify different hazard levels. With this comes a variety of questions.…
Refer 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 32 /rɪˈfɜ:r/ (verb) to point to something, indicate, suggest, represent, insinuate – mention or allude to, talk about, denote, discuss, state – apply, relate to, connect with – consult, search, examine, check – consign to, send to, convey For our study, these groups were split into two categories: ‘Non-manual…
Allude 1100 Words You Need Week 41 Day 2 Allude 1100 Words You Need Week 41 Day 2 /əˈlu:d/ (verb) to indicate, hint at, suggest, touch on, denote, refer to, imply, make an allusion to, mention indirectly, make reference, signify People sometimes allude to actions without saying they actually performed them. Consider the following statement…
Epitome Epitome (noun) /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/ the best typical or representative example of something – embodiment – personification – essence – archetype: Epitome in context Considering his malevolence and tyranny, I can conclude that he’s the very epitome of evil. Sarah was the epitome of elegance and grace at the gala, effortlessly drawing attention with her poised…
Gesticulate Gesticulate /dʒesˈtɪk.jʊ.leɪt/ (verb) to move your hands and body while speaking, make gestures, wave, air, gesture, signal, beckon, sign, point, indicate: Gesticulate in context In my personal experience, people who are used to gesticulating during speaking, act unnaturally while telling lies. I believe that lack of gesticulation during a speech culminates with monotony. During his animated speech, the professor…
Beckon Beckon: Verb /ˈbek.ən/ verb 1. [I or T] to move your hand or head in a way that tells someone to come nearer, gesture to someone to come, summon, signal, indicate, attract Beckon in context The customs official beckoned the woman to his counter. “Hey you!”, she called, beckoning me over with her finger.…